The Role – Warehouse FLM
Fresh People are looking to recruit a Warehouse FLM for a Large Food Manufacturing operation based in Stevenage to lead and manage a group of Despatch Operatives and Coordinators to ensure the safe and accurate receipt, handing and distribution of goods in accordance with all legal and company requirements working 4 on 4 off on night shift .
The Candidate
This role would be suited to a candidate looking to progress in the future into a senior management role
- 2-5 years Previous leadership/management experience in a warehousing operation.
- Previous experience in a comparable blue chip, FMCG role desirable.
- PC literate, Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Good leadership skills and excellent communicator
- A strong focus on the customer
- Leads by example with the ‘Safety First’ message
The Key Requirements
- Set clear goals, targets and expectations of performance for the whole team on shift to ensure all relevant KPI’s are met ie; costs per baskets and baskets per hour
- Ensure all shift members are aware of and complying with environmental, health and safety, legal and company standards
- Ensure optimal labour utilisation, by making best use of the company Warehouse Management Systems and labour flexibility.
- Recruit, train and develop Operatives and Coordinators to ensure operating at highest level of efficiency
- Execute continuous improvement action plans (e.g. PDP initiatives, productivity improvements to ensure that CI targets are achieved.
- Ensure that any service issues arising are addressed promptly and where appropriate, and escalate
- Prepare and present solid and reliable key information at various meetings/reviews.
- Build and develop effective relationships with other teams on site to ensure cross functional working and the optimal performance of the function is achieved.
- Responsible for hazard, accident and near miss reporting of all the team
- Ensuring Health assessment compliance management
If you have previous experience working as a Warehouse FLM predominantly in Food , an RDC or in an FMCG environment previously then reach out today we would like to hear from you
